Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County

This is currently the only program in Snohomish County that provides an emergency shelter and comprehensive a range of, confidential services to all victims of domestic abuse. Domestic Violence Services also provides individual and community awareness programs. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County can help you. This organization provides free and confidential services: emergency shelter, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. For information, please call our 24-hour crisis hotline: 425-25-ABUSE (425-252-2873).

Emergency Shelter

DVS provides temporary shelter in a confidential location for victims of domestic violence and their children for 30 days in Snohomish County. The new 52 bed confidential shelter opened in November 2013. It is the largest shelter in the state of Washington and the only confidential shelter in Snohomish County. If you or someone you know is in need of help please call the 24 hour hotline: 425-25-ABUSE (425-252-2873).

These services include:

Food and clothing

Counseling, support groups, and domestic violence education

Information and referral

Children's counseling and support

long term Supportive Housing

DVS offers a variety of housing options and opportunities; emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in imminent danger, Permanent Housing with support services for families leaving the DVS shelter or experiencing domestic violence, flexible funding to provide one time financial assistance to help families keep or get into permanent housing as funds are available.

Community Support Groups

All support group locations are confidential and there are currently 8 support groups that meet throughout Snohomish County. Please call the hotline at 425-25-ABUSE (425-252-2873) for a time and location that may work for you. Collect calls are accepted. Please call us for any further information. ALL GROUPS ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL.

DVS Legal Advocates

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County Legal Advocates: 425-259-2827. Advocates provide Legal information and education and Referrals for legal representation. Assistance in applying for protection orders as well as help with other Criminal, Civil processes and Other legal issues.

Everett - ext 1014

Everett TANF - ext 1033

North/East County - ext 1015

South County - ext 1026

All of the information provided on this page comes including logo comes from the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish Countys website.